Traditional Turkey Rub
on Oct 25, 2019, Updated Oct 20, 2020
Add incredible flavor to your Thanksgiving Tukey with this Traditional Turkey Rub. We combine sage, rosemary, thyme, and a few other simple spices to make the bird super tasty. Your family will love it.
Traditional Turkey Rub
The turkey is always the star of the show for Thanksgiving dinner. Adding this Traditional Turkey Rub to your bird this holiday season will make it perfect. Serve it alongside a Traditional Stuffing, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Homemade Cranberry Sauce.
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Making a Thanksgiving Turkey can sometimes be intimidating. Classic flavors are great and perfect for even the pickiest of eaters. This Turkey Rub includes basic spices that you most likely have on hand. Sure, purchasing Turkey Rub pre-mixed is an option but, it’s overpriced.
If you have never made a dry rub, do not hesitate. It’s so super simple for seasoning the turkey. There’s no need to brine the bird when you can make a delicious rub with spices.
Ingredients to Make Traditional Turkey Rub
- Sage
- Thyme
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Rosemary
- Paprika
- Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
How to make Traditional Turkey Rub
To make turkey rub, combine the ingredients in a small bowl, rub olive oil all over the turkey then rub the seasoning mixture to achieve an even coating. So easy!
We have used this rub recipe for chicken and turkey. Go ahead and make a double or triple batch to keep in your spice cabinet. It’s not just for turkey. If you would like to add a bit of sweetness, add in some brown sugar. If you would like a bit of spice, add some chili powder.
Note: Always be sure to use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part to check for an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
Traditional Turkey Rub
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sage
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Rosemary
- 2 tsp Thyme
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix well until blended.
- Rub turkey with oil before applying rub.
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